Robbery and Attempted Murder Investigation Arrest
The Birmingham Police Department reports that a suspect was arrested and charged in connection with a robbery and attempted murder investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at approximately 1:45 a.m., in the 800 block of 24th Street South.
Officers from the South Precinct responded to the incident location to investigate a call of a person shot. Officers arrived to find the victim suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to UAB Hospital for treatment of his injury. Officers learned that the suspect had forced his way into the victim’s apartment at gunpoint. The suspect shot the victim and took valuables from the apartment before fleeing.
Upon further investigation, BPD Robbery detectives were able to identify the suspect as the person responsible for the robbery and injury of the victim. Warrants were obtained for the suspect’s arrest and area law enforcement agencies were notified.
On Saturday, November 16, 2013, South Precinct officers developed information on a possible location of the suspect. The officers proceeded to the 4100 Block of Messer-Airport Highway and located the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The victim is recovering from his injuries.
The suspect has been identified as:
Mario Covington, B/M, 33, of Birmingham, Alabama. An Attempted Murder warrant and a Robbery warrant have been obtained against the suspect. The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
Homicide Investigation Update
The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The victim was discovered on Friday, November 15, 2013 at approximately 8:35 p.m., at 2740 23rd Street Ensley.
Officers from the West Precinct responded to the incident location to investigate a report of a deceased person. Upon arrival, officers located the victim inside the residence unresponsive. Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived and pronounced the victim deceased. The victim appeared to have suffered an assault which prompted investigators to classify the case as a homicide.
The victim has been identified as:
Moray Morris, B/M, 37, of Birmingham, Alabama.
There have been no arrests made in the case.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the BPD at 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 254-7777.
Burglary Investigation Arrests
The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives have arrested and charged four suspects in connection with a burglary investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, November 15, 2013 at approximately 10 a.m., in the 1400 block of Carson Road.
Officers responded to the incident location to investigate a call of a possible burglary in progress. Officers received information that the suspects were in the process of entering the victim’s apartment when they were surprised by the victim. Officers arrived and received information on the suspects and their vehicle. Officers were able to locate the suspects’ vehicle a short distance away. While investigating the incident, officers observed the four suspects described in the incident pull into the parking lot in another vehicle. After further investigation, officers were able to identify the suspects as the offenders and recover a stolen handgun from the suspect’s vehicle.
The first suspect has been identified as:
Michael Gaines, B/M, 34, of Birmingham, Alabama. A Burglary warrant has been obtained against the suspect. The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
The second suspect has been identified as:
Octavious Allison, B/M, 19, of Trussville, Alabama. A Burglary warrant has been obtained against the suspect. The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
The third suspect has been identified as:
Nicholas Miranda, B/M, 20, of Birmingham, Alabama. A Burglary warrant has been obtained against the suspect. The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
The fourth suspect has been identified as:
JUVENILE, B/M, 17, of Birmingham, Alabama. A Burglary petition has been obtained against the suspect. The suspect is in the custody of Jefferson County Juvenile Detention.
